A presentation on wireless innovation and 5G to the Connecticut General Assembly's Energy & Technology Committee.

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Wireless Innovation: 5G
What it is. Why it Matters. Making it Happen. Role for Policymakers.
John Emra
President
AT&T Connecticut
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We believe mobile 5G will jumpstart the next wave of unforeseen
innovation.

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• Speed will be an important benefit of
strong and reliable 5G networks. We
expect standards-based 5G to offer faster
connections than today’s 4G LTE networks,
with an expectation that latency likely will
someday be imperceptible to humans. This
will impact things like time between
pressing play and seeing a video actually
start to stream.
• However, the true promise of the network
is about much, much more. 5G promises to
take people places they’ve never been by
unlocking brand new experiences, like
augmented reality and virtual presence.
• Future 5G will enable the technology
behind the massive Internet of Things
movement.
Changing the way we live and work
We expect 5G technology to help us connect more devices faster, enable lower latency,
increase battery life and handle more data – like surging video growth on mobile
networks.

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5G Capabilities
In addition to speed, other expected capabilities of the future 5G network will make
it special:
• Massive device connectivity – We expect it will help handle and manage the “massive IoT explosion.” IDC
predicts more than 80 billion devices will be connected to networks globally by 2025 – more than 10 devices
for every person in the world today
• Ultra-reliability – We expect tomorrow’s 5G network will be one you can depend on which will be especially
important for new technologies like automated cars.
• Ultra-low latency – Latency is the amount of time that passes between when you tell your technology to do
something and when it does it. The industry expects the 5G network to have ultra-low latency.
• Better capacity – More connection points in a smaller area – along with using small cells – will improve
capacity. That will mean a better customer experience.
5G is expected to be the building block for greater innovation. Wireless networks
will empower connected cities – smart power grids and smart homes, driverless
cars, telehealth – and open the door for innovators and investors to make the U.S.
a leader in the digital age.

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Our Mobile 5G Foundation
By investing in our wireless network today we’re bringing faster speeds
now, and will upgrade to mobile 5G when it’s ready.
AT&T is working hard toward a 5G
mobile future today. In fact, we’re
laying the 5G network foundation with
5G Evolution and LTE-LAA.
These technologies serve as the
runway to 5G by boosting the existing
LTE network and priming it for the
future of connectivity.
On December 21, 2018, AT&T became
the first and only company in the U.S.
to offer a mobile 5G device over a
commercial, standards-based mobile
5G network.

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Making 5G Possible
Fiber
The success of mobile 5G relies on a quality fiber connection to the wireless towers or
small cells, which then translate the fiber connection into an ultra-fast wireless signal for
customers.
Towers
By working with more suppliers and tower companies, we’re overhauling the cost and
layers associated with the traditional wireless tower model. This makes it possible for us
to stay ahead of the growth in mobile data usage, giving customers access to faster
speeds and a better wireless experience in more locations.
Small Cells
By placing small cells on streetlights, utility poles and other structures we’re bringing
faster speeds closer to more customers. We are deploying thousands of small cells,
which lays the groundwork for future technologies such as 5G.

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What are Small Cells?
Small cells are flexible network
solutions—like mini-macro cell
sites—that can be readily
deployed to specific locations,
including those where customers
are prone to experience
connectivity issues, heavily
populated areas that need more
network capacity or in areas that
can’t effectively be served by a
traditional macro cell.
Small cells are precisely targeted
solutions and can cover a radius
up to 1500 feet. A small cell
provides enhanced voice and
data services by helping to
bolster network capacity to allow
faster downloads and improved
call quality within its coverage
area.

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Where are Small Cells Deployed?
Small cells are low profile, compact, scalable and unobtrusive. Depending on the need,
small cells can be placed in buildings or outdoors.
When placed outdoors, small cells can be attached to existing utility poles, light poles or
exterior walls of buildings.
And indoors, small cells can be placed above ceiling tiles, attached to drop ceiling
mounts or placed in telecom closets.

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Connecticut’s Rules for Small Cell Deployment
On an existing or replaced utility distribution pole
PURA Jurisdiction
Attachment agreement with pole owner and pole owner approval
Abutter and municipal notification
PURA application/hearing process
On utility transmission tower, new free standing tower or rooftop tower
Siting Council Jurisdiction
Abutter and municipal notification
Public hearing for towers
On a municipal street lamp, traffic light, or building
Municipal jurisdiction
Municipal attachment agreement for street lamps and traffic lights
Agreement with municipality and whatever local zoning rules are applicable

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Possible Needed Action by Policymakers
Eliminate Barriers to Use of State Lands
and Rights-of-Way
State agencies believe the law
doesn’t allow use today
Consider adopting model language to aid
deployment on Municipal Property

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Thank you
Helpful resources:
AT&T 5G Microsite:
https://about.att.com/pages/5G
AT&T 5G Whitepaper:
https://www.business.att.com/learn/5G.html